Summer tips: Eat these foods for a healthy skin

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New Delhi: It's that time of the year when your skin needs extra care. One needs to be more cautious during the summer season as the scorching heat and UV rays of the sun can damage your skin. Though there are many expensive beauty creams and face washes available in the market, but eating a healthy and balanced diet, high in nutrition value can help keep skin problems at bay.

Here are a few food items which can guarantee you a healthy and beautiful skin: 

Watermelon

This juicy fruit contains lycopene which protects skin cells from sun damage. Being an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C as well as other antioxidants, it helps combat the formation of free radicals known to cause deadly disease—cancer.

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes are considered good for skin because they contain rich amount of vitamin C and amino acids that play a role in collagen production and offer some photoprotective defense against the sun.

Cucumber

Because of its high water content, cucumber is considered as one of summer's best cooling ingredients. It also hydrates and replenishes the body as well as the skin.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are rich in Vitamin A which helps in keeping our skin healthy. It is also rich in potassium and fiber.

Carrots
Carrots are good for skin as they contain rich amount of Vitamin A and beta-carotene which is essential for healthy skin.

Avocado

Considered one of the healthiest foods, avocados are a rich source of Vitamin E. Adding this super food to your diet will in turn add that beautiful glow to your skin. 

Strawberry

Berries are full to the brim with antioxidants and fight against free radical damage to the skin. Rich in Vitamin C, strawberries help fight signs of ageing by reducing wrinkles and providing moisture to the skin.